The total number of coronavirus cases reported in the United States passed 4 million on Thursday, reflecting a rapid acceleration of infections ...
WASHINGTON: The total number of coronavirus cases reported in the United States passed 4 million on Thursday , reflecting a rapid acceleration of infections detected in the country since the first case was recorded on Jan 21, a Reuters tally showed.
Hostility to the idea appeared to be dwindling this week, however, including from the Republican administration of President Donald Trump, who once dismissed mask-wearing as an effort to be politically correct. He also said the time it currently takes to get coronavirus test results back needs to be reduced. The huge surge in infections has created a testing backlog.
On Thursday, Florida reported a record one-day increase in COVID-19 deaths with 173 lives lost, according to the state health department. Alabama reported a record increase in cases for the fourth time this month.
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